The glass bridge at Anachal in Munnar was built on revenue land, according to Idukki District Collector Dinesh Cheruvat, who has said action will be taken against officials found responsible for withholding reports and submitting conflicting findings.
The Collector said action would be initiated within a week against officials who allegedly kept the Taluk Surveyor’s report pending for months and later submitted investigation reports that contradicted each other.
Officials had initially reported that the glass bridge was operating on patta, or assigned, land. A subsequent report claimed that the structure was located partly on patta land. The Collector said strict action would be taken against those responsible for providing misleading information.
Explanations have also been sought from officials who allegedly indirectly facilitated the operation of the glass bridge. The Collector said a report had been requested from the Survey Deputy Director regarding the explanations submitted by the officials.
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The glass bridge remains operational at present after the Kerala High Court granted temporary permission for it to function, taking into account its approval by the Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society.
However, the High Court order also makes it clear that the relevant authorities retain the power to take action on matters concerning the land on which the attraction stands.
The Collector said the Devikulam Tahsildar had already sought clarification from the owners of the glass bridge. Further proceedings will be taken based on the responses and the findings of the ongoing examination.
The Collector reiterated that officials who withheld the Taluk Surveyor’s report for months or submitted conflicting investigation reports would face action within a week.
The developments have put the land status and official clearances surrounding the popular Munnar attraction under renewed scrutiny, while its current operation remains subject to the temporary permission granted by the High Court.
